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Bing Crosby 1952 golfing Born 02 / 05 / 1901. nickname Bing
Bing Crosby 1952
golfing
Born 02/05/1901. nickname Bing from reading comic strip " The Bingvile Bugle" at grade school.1944- reached pinnacle of star ranking in Hollywood and stayed there for five years. Road films with Bob Hope top box office successes. 1944- Hollywood number one star, won Academy Award, recorded " Swinging on a Star", sold one million copies. 1954- " White Christmas". After 1956 left Parmount. Television- not very succesful. Radio and recording - very succesful - recorded more than 2, 600 different songs, sold 400 million records (by 1975) and " White Christmas" sold 30 million alone. He represented the amateur who seems to stumble towards success.
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Bing Crosby - A Golfing Legend and Entertainment Icon
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. This print captures the legendary Bing Crosby in his element, golfing in the year 1952. Born on February 5th, 1901, Bing's journey to stardom began at a young age when he earned the nickname "Bing" from reading the comic strip "The Bingville Bugle" during his grade school days. By 1944, Bing had reached the pinnacle of star ranking in Hollywood and remained there for an impressive five years. Collaborating with Bob Hope in their iconic road films proved to be top box office successes that further solidified his status as Hollywood's number one star. Not only did Bing conquer the silver screen, but he also showcased his immense talent through music. In 1944, he won an Academy Award and recorded the timeless hit "Swinging on a Star" which sold over one million copies. His most beloved song, "White Christmas" released in 1954, became an instant classic. Although television didn't bring him much success, radio and recording were where Bing truly shined. With more than 2,600 different songs recorded and a staggering record sale of over 400 million records by 1975 (with "White Christmas" alone selling over 30 million), it is undeniable that his musical prowess captivated audiences worldwide. Bing Crosby represented the epitome of an amateur who stumbled towards remarkable success throughout his career. This print serves as a
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